Our Crew
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Patricia Donovan
Bennett
President
Paul and Tricia Bennett founded
the company 25 years ago. Together
they grew a strong family business
that built highly acclaimed custom
yachts – both power and sail,
restoration and repair of all types
of boats, and yacht brokerage.
In 2007, Paul died after
fighting a courageous with cancer.
Tricia took over the helm as
President to continue their shared
vision of providing outstanding
service for yachtsmen from around
the world.
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Bryan Henderson
Service Manager
As Service Manager, Bryan
brings a lifelong love of the sea.
As a professional seaman & USCG
Captain, several Trans Atlantics
crossings & a lot of sea time for
many years serving on large private
motor yachts - he knows yachts &
owners expectations! When you come
to our yard for work, Bryan will
develop a scope of work & look at
the various tasks with the relevant
trades, providing a detailed
estimate of the time and materials
required – all at no charge!
Bryan moved with his family from
Florida to join Bennett Brothers
Yachts in 2007. . Bryan is an avid
sports buff. He enjoys scuba diving,
swimming and spending time outdoors
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Al Noble
Mechanical Department Supervisor
Al is celebrating 18 years
with Bennett Brothers Yachts this
year! Al’s knowledge of all things
mechanical is legendary among our
owners. He runs the largest
department performing all work from
routine maintenance to re-powers.
Electrical fault finding to full
electronics suite installs. The
departments precision & attention to
details keep bringing owners back as
they transit the East coast. Like
many others in his department, Al is
both ABYC & NEMA certified,
constantly undergoing continuing
education / certification in many
systems. Al is an NC licensed real
Estate agent specializing in docks/
slips. He is an avid fisherman in
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David Harrington
Purchasing Manager
As our
Purchasing Manager, David can source
any part you might need – and even
have it delivered to your dock in
the Bahamas if required. David’s
attention to detail is impressive.
His Ship’s Store offers items at a
great discount – anything you might
need is either on our shelves or can
be ordered for a quick delivery,
routinely he has essential parts
drop shipped to the boat. We are
able to offer our yacht owners a
significant discount on parts, call
David as you might be surprised.
David enjoys boating & surfing &
playing music in his spare time. |
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Joe Rose
Paint and Glass Supervisor
A 35 year veteran of the trade Joe runs
the paint and glass department. Have you
run into a rock pile lately or perhaps
have had a close encounter with a
piling? Or maybe just want a new hull
color this season? Joe is your guy!
Prior to joining Bennett Brothers Yachts
in 2000, he worked at Tartan; Palmer
Johnson and several other builders -so
he has repaired lots of fiberglass.
Joe's restoration and collection of
classic ski-boats and outboards is
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Terry Rose, CYPB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker)
Terry Rose is a
transatlantic sailor with extensive
experience sailing in the Irish Sea,
Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay,
Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
These
cruising experiences,
combined with his service in the US
Army , make him a most knowledgeable
and enthusiastic captain at the helm
during any purchase or sale. Terry
joined Bennett Brothers Yachts in
1998.
Terry is a current
member and former president of YBAA
– the Yacht Brokers Association of
America, this is the oldest national
organization of yacht brokers whose
purpose is to promote
professionalism, competence and
certification within the brokerage
industry. Terry is a keen golfer,
playing regularly on the many
championship courses available
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Walter Atkins
Carpentry
Supervisor
Walter is an old world
craftsman with 21st century ideas to
make your boat look spectacular. Do
you need to renew / re-seam your
teak decks, change your countertops
or add some custom cabinetry? The
woodshop is well equipped with
modern machinery that can do it all
under Walter’s watchful eye. Walter
can come take a look at your boat
and give you some great ideas.
Walter chairs our Safety Committee.
He even builds boats and canoes in
his spare time!
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